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YJ51 THS

2002 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,478 mi
Last recorded125,478 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Volvo S4081,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ51 THS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 125,478 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 125,478 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber mounting resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,253 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 113,035 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 108,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2014 108,934 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 105,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 102,248 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,937 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak round egr/air intake

Fail 3 Feb 2011 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak round egr/air intake

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,740 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 95,736 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 91,320 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 91,317 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,636 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 85,421 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 85,421 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,730 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 82,730 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Number plate showing water in gris but still readable †Suspension top plate & bearings wearing to excess

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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YJ51 THS is a 2002 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2002 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 81,746 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ51 THS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJ51 THS registered?

YJ51 THS is a 2002 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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